"Give me three guesses," he says, though he is far from certain he can succeed at this. "Three guesses to where you put her, and if I'm right, you give her to me."
"And if you fail?" Her eyes glitter. He knows she is intrigued."Then I will return here at the new moon and serve for a year and a day. I will wash your floors. I will scour your cauldron and trim your toenails. So long as it harms no one, I will do whatever you ask as a servant in your household."
What Oak's life would be like if he guessed wrong:
How I imagined Bex reaction to seeing Oak:
Got a little exaggerated with my imagination 😅
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"Why does anyone want anyone else?" Tiernan answers. "We do not love because people deserve it- nor would I want to be loved because I was the most deserving of some list of candidates. I want to be loved for my worst self as well as my best. I want to be forgiven my flaws.
"I find it harder to forgive your virtues," Hyacinthe tells him, a smile in his voice.
And then Oak is up the stairs far enough to be unable to hear the rest. Which is good, because he hopes it involves a lot of kissing.
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Oak is fr me-❤️🔥😩
I need more chapters of Tiernan and Hyacinthe😭❤️🩹
42% to the book and loving every second reading it☺💕
Me and oak:
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The Prince's First and Last Loveᰔᩚ
Chapter 1: Who?
"Can a person live two lives at the same time?" I used to ask my doctor. She only laughed and shook her head no. It was quite common for a 5 year old to utter ridiculous words due to their imaginations.
Things To Know
No one would believe me if I said, I was the adopted daugther of the grand duke at night and at day I was just the patient of a mentally ill hospital or the other way around. It's both complicated and frustrating to explain.
Living in two different timelines were exhausting, especially learning how their world have little to no common with eachother.
At times I wanted to give up and end one of my lives but there was something holding me back.. A force that keeps pulling me away from the edge.
After years, I've grown used to this phenomenon and quite enjoying both of my lives. That is until an tragedy occurred.
"I heard that the Grand Duke is arranging a marriage for you, Isa! "My friend beamed.
Back To The Present
Isabelle's/Elara's POV:
I coughed out loud causing my maid to rush towards me, bringing me a glass of water along with concern questions on my well-being.
"I'm fine, Ana. " I reassured my maid with a smile.
"Where on earth did you happened to come across such information? " I questioned her.
"The usual gossip among the other noble ladies, I just happened to overhead it while..taking a stroll, " she replied stuttering on the last few words.
I tried not to over think on why she lied but curiosity filled my eyes making me frown a bit.
I quickly changed the topic and decided to asked my father about it later.
"Besides that, are you attending the debutante ball next week? " I asked. She nodded her head eagerly and blabber about dresses, shoes, etc.
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"What is this news about me getting married father? " I inquired as I burst into his office. He sighed. "The king wanted you to be engaged with the 1st crown prince but unfortunately there has been a disagreement between him and the queen. After countless of talking, they've made an agreement and decided to make it a competition, between you and the women the queen picked as a bride. Whoever managed to capture the prince hearts will secure their place as a bride and as future queen "He explained.
I have no words to utter but my face showed something between disgust and anger.
Before I could get any words out, my father added, "I expect you to be the victor in the end. Do not make me regret ever bringing you in this household. This is the least you could do. "
I nodded my head and exited his office.
I wanted to protest back but my words never left my mouth.
Did I still fear him after these years?
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"Goodnight my lady, "Ana said and closed the door to my bedroom.
"Wake up Lara, " a voice whispered in my ear. My eyes widen and looked around to see myself in a hospital gown.
Before I knew it, my eyes shut closed and darkness consumes me while I laid on my bed.
Isabelle's/Elara's POV:
"Good morning Vivi," I smiled and sat up. "Morning, here's your breakfast, and please get ready and go down stairs after you've finished," she instructed and quickly left the room.
I let out a yawned and ate my breakfast.
After I got ready, I heard a loud yell coming from the room across from me as I stood in front of my door. I took a glance inside the room to see multiples of nurses pining down a lady twice my age.
The scream died down as the doctor inserted the needle in her arm.
For a moment, memories from the past came into view which made me shook my head.
I hate thinking about it. Especially about how stupid I am to fall for that trick.
It had been about 2 years since I've been here and still no news about me being released from here.
Sometimes, I thought back about the fear in my parents eyes as they stared at me.
I don't know if they feared me being sentenced to potential death row or they fear me. I knew what I did was wrong but I didn't regret it one bit.
He had it coming.
I walked out of the building and towards the garden. Thankfully, I was given the privilege to wonder here after a year of constant observation and surveillance.
"Who are you? " a voice asked from behind me.
I turned my head to see a black haired guy with exotic green eyes similar to the colour of a the forest.
"Are you new here? " I questioned, tilting my head.
He nodded.
I smiled, "I'm Elara, likes to read and occasionally write and I'm about 19 years old" I hold my head out.
He took it and introduces himself as Cyrus. For a moment he looked familiar, as if I had seen him somewhere but I brushed the thought off and lead him to sat down by the bench.
"What are you here for, you seen sane enough for me? " I questioned leaning to the bench.
"A bit too honest with my therapist, " he said and covered his face with his hands and sighed in frustration.
"Hm, happens to most people here, but at least you'll have a chance to go home if they see you behaved normally and more happy. " I explained.
"How about you? How did you end up here?" He muttered. "Quite confidential, but I'll share it to you someday that is if you stay long enough," I smiled and pointed at my name tag, "don't bother escaping here, these name tags here have tracking devices and their incredibly hard to take off, " I added.
He nodded. "Lara, your parents are here! "A nurse shouted and I got up from my seat.
"Hope we'll bump into eachother again Cyrus, " I exclaimed and waved at him before walking back to the building.
Sigh.
I hope things won't get as violent as last time they visited.
~End of chapter 1 ☕︎
Me to myself because I rushed this chapter😭
Me when I thought back about the angst scenes I'm going to write after a few boring chapters🤭🥰
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The Prince's First and Last Love ᰔᩚ
-chapter 1 (done!)
-chapter 2 (on-going)
(Sneak Peak)
-The heir was destined to marry the neighboring princess ever since he was born due to the Queen's friendship with her beloved frien,but his heart only belonged to one person. Thankfully, the king had a solution to this.
"It is infuriating to see you with her, what's worse is that you seem to enjoy her company as well.."
"I am nothing but a tool for him to use and discard, with a flick of his hands, I could get executed even without a trial. "
"She could never find it in herself to hate you your Highness, I was starting to doubt you had bewitched her but after meeting with you today, I realized why. "
"I would choose to argue with you everyday,just as long as you stay with me. "
"You seriously think I wouldn't recognize you? "
"I wish I hadn't told you the truth, that way only one of us will suffer."
"What are you saying mother, take her as my mistress? Are you insane! "
"It's only been a few weeks since you've last visited him, he keeps on asking me about your whereabouts, please for my sake, meet him tonight"
"My soul belongs to you, my heart craves for you.. "
"Deny it. "
"Oh, so your saying that you want me to treat your wounds? "
"... "
"Or do you just want me to touch you? "
"I can't marry you, our paths were never destined to cross, no now, not ever"
"She was the moth and he was the flame. "
"Stop endangering yourself for me! "
"Then, stop putting yourself in danger! "
"I'll bet you my whole inheritance that in the end you'll end up with him"
"Let's run somewhere far away.. where the stars kiss the ocean"
"She was killed, Lara. "
"For a moment, she thought that it was dream but upon waking up in the prince room says otherwise"
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Honestly, what the heck was that ending😲😭... Not to mention I have to wait months for the 2nd book??!😵💫 A 4.5 stars read for me ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
Any thought's on what's going to happen in the 2nd book??
Spoilers for what the river knows book 1 !!
Well the picture spoiled you but whatever ┐( ̄ー ̄)┌
I would love to see more revenge plots bcuz who doesn't. More Inez and Whit moments🥺 and most of all I'd love to see more magic on the second book✨ angst is also a must but not for the ending🥰
Omg,, the crocodile scene with Inez and Whitt was my favorite honestly... 🐊🐊
"Marry me instead"
Made my heart💞💓💗 until I saw the epilogue so I had mix feelings about this😭 I hope my thoughts ate wrong,,
First read of the year (I think) idk, I had a long reading slump on Jan😵💫
Can't wait to get my hands on the 2nd book😍🫨
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